XL1B Wiki - A place to store information related to the Sony VGP-XL1B series of DVD Changers.
Current Projects
- Fix the alignment issue.
- Learn how to do "real" bulk loading.
- Replace the standard DVD drive with a Blu-ray drive.
- Add a second DVD drive.
- How to batch rip DVD's to a hard drive.
- Prevent the from messing up the OS when it has issues.
- Using mtx commands under WinXP Pro
Tools
- Changer Diagnostic Tool
- Mediachanger GUI
- MTX - SCSI Media Changer and Backup Device Control (Windows and Linux)
- XL1B Media - GUI and scripts that use mtx commands (only tested under Linux)
- AnyDVD - Disables copy protection on DVD's.
- MyMovies - Free MCE Plugin that has a better catalog interface.
- dbpoweramp Batch Ripper - dbpoweramp's new Batch Ripper, part of dbpoweramp Reference (supports the XL1B series (free for 30 days then $36).
- ImgBurn - The free DVD/CD burning tool Imgburn now supports the XL1B, and also includes integrated changer utilities.
- DVDMassRip - Batch rip DVD's to a hard drive or NAS. You will need to run the exe from the \debug\bin folder once extracted. Modify the .exe.config file in that folder with your paths.
Drivers
- Vista - Post-SP1 Serial Bus Protocol (SBP) Driver
- Vista - Post-SP1 Media Changer Driver (unable to install)
Useful Links
- AVS Forum XL1B Thread
- AVS Forum XL1B Software Thread
- AVS Forum XL1B NAS Virtual Changer Project
- Green Button Thread
- Sony Driver and Firmware Update Utility
- Oxford 911 Firewire Bridge Flash Utility
- Buy spare parts for your Sony changer here
- Another place to buy parts
- Buy VGP-XL1B Service (repair) Manual
- Long thread on MTX mailing list about adding a drive to the changer
- Bus Hound: Application for sniffing firewire packets under Windows
- TraceSPTI
Powerfile C200 / R200 Specific Links
- PowerFile Driver Update
- Compatibility Notes for Using the PowerFile C200/R200 under Linux
- Replacement Battery: TL-5101/PT2 - 3.6V LITHIUM 1/2 AA BATTERY WITH 2 PC PINS